Agency
In Rhode Island, an agent who discovers that a property they are selling has a hidden structural defect is required to:
AKeep it confidential per the seller's instructions
BDisclose the known material defect to prospective buyers✓ Correct
COnly disclose if the buyer requests a home inspection
DLet the buyer's home inspector find the defect
Explanation
Rhode Island agents (both listing agents and buyer's agents) have an obligation to disclose known material defects to buyers. Concealing known material defects can constitute fraud and violate both license law and the seller disclosure statute.
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